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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 64.34 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 64.34 and 30.25 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 64.34 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/64.34 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 64.34 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 1,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.29/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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